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The Formex Essence FortyOne Arctic White is an engineering nerd’s everyday sports watch

We get hands-on with the Formex Essence FortyOne Arctic White, featuring a 41mm suspended case and a COSC-certified movement.

The New Citizen Attesa Brings a Wild Dial to a Very Serious Quartz Watch

Citizen gives its high-tech Attesa a colorful update with two limited-edition Eco-Drive GPS chronographs inspired by natural light phenomena.

The ABCs of Time - A Comprehensive Guide and History of Watch Dial Materials

In many cases, particularly with in-house calibres, movements are the star of the show. Finishing, complexity and technology like silicon components and new escapement designs easily steal the limelight through exhibition case backs, but dials remain the centrepiece and what you see most of the time. Even in the mid-range segment where calibres are off-the-shelf […]

Alpina Wants $1,372 for a Solar Quartz Pilot Watch. Hear Me Out

Alpina brings solar power to the Startimer Pilot with a compact 38mm case and a La Joux-Perret-developed movement with 10 months of autonomy.

A round-up from Geneva Watch Days

It was an action-packed week in Geneva, and there was a lot to unpack from the second trade show of the year.

Photo Report: Watch Spotting At The Hodinkee Happy Hour [August 2026]

Two weeks ago, we managed to fit in one more Hodinkee Happy Hour before summer slips away. We gathered at the Watches of Switzerland store in SoHo, where friends old and new escaped the rain to enjoy an evening of good conversation, food from Upside Pizza, and beer from our local friends at Grotta. Despite the weather, the turnout—for both people and watches—did not disappoint. If you made it out that night, thank you for coming. Please note that the next Hodinkee Happy Hour won't be until October, so please keep an eye on the site and our Instagram for the October RSVPs. Until then, scroll through the photos below for a recap of the night and to see some cool watches. Our Editor-in-Chief, James Stacey, sporting a Doxa Sub Army 200T for Hodinkee Limited Edition t-shirt.  A vintage Movado Triple Calendar. An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding with a blue "Grande Tapisserie" dial. A Sinn T50 titanium diving watch and a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with a black dial and contrasting subdials. F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve De Marche. From left to right: a Doxa Sub Army 200T for Hodinkee Limited Edition, a Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 with a "Patrizzi" dial from 1996, and a Grand Seiko. From top to bottom: a Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator Ref. 5235G, a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time "Deep Stream," and an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510 ST Green Dial from 2022. Rolex Zenith Daytona Ref. 16520 "Arabic prototype." From top to bottom: the Rolex Zenith Dayto...

New dials for the Zelos Helmsman Diver make it a hard watch to pin down

Zelos just launched a new set of dials for the Helmsmann SS, with combinations of carbon fibre, natural stone and mother-of-pearl

Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Releases From Geneva Watch Days 2026

Surprise collaborations, excellent new iterations, and some standout under-the-radar releasesMore

Bvlgari at Geneva Watch Days 2026: Octo Finissimo x Vianney Halter, Dazzle and Titanio

DOXA Finally Made the Titanium Dive Watch I’d Actually Buy

DOXA brings Grade 5 titanium to the regular SUB 300 lineup, with five dial colors, COSC certification, and pricing starting at $3,190.

$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner

See how the Mido Ocean Star 200 stacks up against the Rolex Submariner after hands-on testing, and whether the Rolex is really worth $9K more.

First Look - The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, the new Muppets Watch by Oris

After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris brings Disney’s The Muppets to the stage for a third collaboration. This time, the spotlight is on The Great Gonzo, the stuntman-showman whose unconventional personality seems perfectly matched to the bold and highly technical ProPilot X collection.  The new ProPilot X Gonzo Edition is based on the […]

Revolution Presents Its Horological Symposiums at Geneva Watch Days 2026

Zenith Debuts New Three-Hander Chronomaster Solo Sport At Geneva Watch Days

While the Chronomaster collection is typically associated with El Primero chronographs, the new Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport flips that notion on its head.

A good way to make a watch last forever. Well, almost.

Part of the appeal of watchmaking is that watchmakers often set themselves seemingly impossible goals: an ultra-thin movement, a highly complex movement, a highly skeletonized movement, a transparent movement, a movement with a power reserve that far exceeds practical requirements.

Tudor Brought Back Its Cult-Favorite Sports Watch With a Major Upgrade

The Tudor Northflag is back with a flyer GMT movement and a design that makes a stronger case for life beyond the Black Bay.

First Look - Indie Watchmaker Alexandre Martin Launches his Debut Watch, the Superb 1965

There is currently a real wave of new, young independent watchmakers launching their own brand, and we are always delighted to showcase their work at MONOCHROME. One of the latest among them is Alexandre Martin, a 28-year-old Belgian who has just opened his workshop in Morges, Switzerland, near Lausanne. Named “1965” after the birth year […]

Last Week in Watches: New Releases Ahead of Geneva Watch Days 2026

In conversation with Jean-Christophe Babin, President and Co-founder of Geneva Watch Days

Benrus DTU-2A/P Review: Why 34mm Still Makes Sense for a Military Watch

The Benrus DTU-2A/P brings historically accurate proportions together with modern upgrades and an ETA automatic movement.

Christopher Ward Is Openly Trolling Tudor With Its New Biscay Dive Watch

The new Christopher Ward Trident Biscay pairs vintage styling with COSC-certified movements and pricing aimed squarely at its Swiss rivals.

Geneva Watch Days 2026: The Complete Directory

Jack Mason Extends the Canton Automatic Watch With a Day-Date

Jack Mason expands its Canton line with the Day-Date, an automatic with a milled guilloché dial, panoramic day display, and US assembly.

Hands-On Affordable Field Watch Showdown: Nodus Sector II vs. Hamilton Khaki Field

Decide between the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium and Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 250 for daily wear. We test comfort, ownership, and wrist-time appeal.

Minase Built Its New Automatic Watch Around a Miyota Movement

Minase takes a simple approach with the 37mm Mastercraft J3, pairing detailed Japanese case finishing with a Miyota 90S5 automatic movement.

Bernhardt Captain Review: An Unexpected Dress Watch From an American Microbrand

Bernhardt Captain review featuring the Cypress green guilloché dial, rose gold PVD case, Miyota 9039 movement, and compact 38mm dimensions.

6 Spectacular Recommendations for the Bling Watch of Your Dreams

Looking for the ultimate statement piece? Discover the 6 best luxury bling watches of 2026. Find top jewel encrusted watches today.

FounderFest: Our Serica Ref. 7505 “Sunburst” brings a guitar body dial to a compact field watch

Serica x Time+Tide's Ref 7505 channels rock history's most legendary guitars, with a tobacco-sunburst enamel dial

Glashütte Original Found a Better Balance for Its Senator Chronograph Watch

Glashütte Original simplifies its Senator Chronograph with a smaller case, cleaner layout, flyback movement, and two distinct designs.

Tissot Found a Clever Way to Make Its Familiar PRX Automatic Watch Feel New Again

Tissot brings a white mother-of-pearl dial to the 40mm Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, adding an expressive look to the familiar $850 automatic.